Travis Harper

Born: 5/21/1976 in Harrisonburg, VA, USA

MLB Debut: 2000-08-04 | Final Game: 2006-08-01

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Travis Boyd Harper

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Biography

Travis Harper, born in 1976, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2000 to 2006. Known for his competitive spirit and tenacity on the mound, Harper's career was marked by a record of 22 wins and 29 losses, accompanied by an earned run average (ERA) of 4.94. Throughout his tenure, he recorded a total of 271 strikeouts and notched 2 saves, showcasing his ability to be a reliable option in various pitching situations. Harper's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, as the game was witnessing the rise of power hitters and an emphasis on offensive production. Despite the challenges posed by this high-scoring era, he carved out a niche for himself as a dependable pitcher, contributing to his teams with both starting and relief appearances. Though his numbers may not reflect dominance, Harper's perseverance and contributions to the game during his playing years left an imprint, and he remains a notable figure in the annals of baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
22	29	240	14	1	1	2	411.7	451	226	61	136	271	4.94	0

Career ERA 4.94 vs. league average 4.45 across their career seasons — 11.0% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
2000	TBR	AL	1	2	6	5	1	1	0	32.0	30	17	15	14	4.78	4.77 (avg)	-
2001	TBR	AL	0	2	2	2	0	0	0	7.0	15	6	3	2	7.71	—	-
2002	TBR	AL	5	9	37	7	0	0	1	85.7	101	52	27	60	5.46	4.28 (-28%)	-
2003	TBR	AL	4	8	61	0	0	0	1	93.0	86	39	31	64	3.77	4.40 (+14%)	-
2004	TBR	AL	6	2	52	0	0	0	0	78.7	69	34	23	59	3.89	4.46 (+13%)	-
2005	TBR	AL	4	6	52	0	0	0	0	73.3	88	55	24	40	6.75	4.29 (-57%)	-
2006	TBR	AL	2	0	30	0	0	0	0	42.0	62	23	13	32	4.93	4.53 (-9%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
240	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .426 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.761 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS
2000	TBR	AL	6	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
2001	TBR	AL	2	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
2002	TBR	AL	37	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
2003	TBR	AL	61	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
2004	TBR	AL	52	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
2005	TBR	AL	52	1	1	0.000	—	—	—	—
2006	TBR	AL	30	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—